Gitcombe Retreat
An architect-designed retreat with private hot tub and fabulous facilities - perfectly located on the award-winning Gitcombe Estate in glorious South Devon.
- 8 +2 kids
- 4
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Highlights
- Architect designed oak-framed retreat with designer interiors and underfloor heating throughout.
- Enjoy breathtaking views out of the floor-to-ceiling windows.
- The glorious open-plan living space is breathtaking, with Fired Earth limestone floors, impressive oak beams and a handsome Morso log burner.
- Onsite there is an impressive range of luxurious facilities including an indoor and outdoor pool, sun-bathing terrace, tennis courts and a hand-carved children’s play area.
- Explore the 14 acres of stunning grounds with plenty of picnic spots and footpaths for you to enjoy.
- Gitcombe Retreat has received a Five Star with a Gold Accolade from Visit England. The retreat was also assessed under the National Accessible Scheme and achieved ratings of Mobility One (older and less agile guests) and Mobility Two (part time wheelchair users).
- Spa treatments are available on request
- A good network of trails for walking in and running
You should know
- We are sorry but strictly no dogs (for visually impaired we do welcome fully trained guide dogs for the blind).
- Let from Saturday to Saturday.
The details
Gitcombe Retreat has the real wow factor - designed by award-winning architect, Roderick James, it’s a gorgeous addition to the stunning Gitcombe Estate. With designer interiors, underfloor heating and your own private hot tub, there’s plenty to get excited about. Onsite you get to take advantage of the exclusive facilities - including two swimming pools, tennis courts and a hand-carved adventure playground. And as it’s only one of nine cottages, it’s guaranteed to be perfectly peaceful all year round.
With exquisite attention to detail, it should come as no surprise that the owners have earned themselves a "Visit England" Gold Award and a 5 Star award. Step inside to discover a vast open-plan oak-framed living, dining and kitchen area. With floor to ceiling windows, impressive oak beams and beautiful Fired Earth limestone flooring throughout, it has design flair from top to bottom. Wonderfully light and airy in summer and luxuriously cosy in winter, it’s the perfect space for friends or families to spread out in style.
The cosy lounge area has plush sofas, a flat screen TV with Sonos sound system and a handsome Morso log burner. And with vast windows and bi-fold doors, it offers the most spectacular views. Step out to enjoy the delightful wrap around oak balcony.
A large dining area that can easily seat ten leads on to the divine kitchen. With bespoke painted cabinetry, sparkling granite worktops and a large central island, it’s a wonderfully social space.
There are three double ensuite bedrooms and one twin/double room that has easy access to the luxuriously large family bathroom. All the bedrooms are effortlessly elegant with soft Farrow & Ball colour palettes, crisp white linen and beautiful textiles. The super-stylish ensuites have large walk-in showers and top-of-the range fittings. Whilst the impressively large family bathroom boasts a designer Ashton and Bentley bath.
Outside there are private gardens, a BBQ and dining area for up to ten people, and a fabulously relaxing hot tub finishes it all off perfectly.
Onsite there are glorious facilities to discover - the indoor-heated pool with sauna and steam room is a welcome oasis all year round. Whilst the sheltered outdoor pool offers up glorious views throughout the summer months. There are also championship size tennis courts, a boules court and a basketball net. For little ones of varying sizes, there’s an indoor soft-cushion play area, table football, toy shed and a hand-carved adventure playground. And if that isn’t enough, there’s also 14 acres of grounds to explore.
The local area is truly stunning with plenty of gorgeous walks and beaches within easy striking distance. The pretty towns of Totnes and Dartmouth are just a short drive away - offering up a unique slice of Devon, they’re both definitely worth exploring. And for any foodies, you’ll be pleased to hear that you’re just ten miles from the award-winning organic restaurant, Riverford Field Kitchen.
Gitcombe Retreat has the real wow factor - designed by award-winning architect, Roderick James, it’s a gorgeous addition to the stunning Gitcombe Estate. With designer interiors, underfloor heating and your own private hot tub, there’s plenty to get excited about. Onsite you get to take advantage of the exclusive facilities - including two swimming pools, tennis courts and a hand-carved adventure playground. And as it’s only one of nine cottages, it’s guaranteed to be perfectly peaceful all year round.
With exquisite attention to detail, it should come as no surprise that the owners have earned themselves a "Visit England" Gold Award and a 5 Star award. Step inside to discover a vast open-plan oak-framed living, dining and kitchen area. With floor to ceiling windows, impressive oak beams and beautiful Fired Earth limestone flooring throughout, it has design flair from top to bottom. Wonderfully light and airy in summer and luxuriously cosy in winter, it’s the perfect space for friends or families to spread out in style.
The cosy lounge area has plush sofas, a flat screen TV with Sonos sound system and a handsome Morso log burner. And with vast windows and bi-fold doors, it offers the most spectacular views. Step out to enjoy the delightful wrap around oak balcony.
A large dining area that can easily seat ten leads on to the divine kitchen. With bespoke painted cabinetry, sparkling granite worktops and a large central island, it’s a wonderfully social space.
There are three double ensuite bedrooms and one twin/double room that has easy access to the luxuriously large family bathroom. All the bedrooms are effortlessly elegant with soft Farrow & Ball colour palettes, crisp white linen and beautiful textiles. The super-stylish ensuites have large walk-in showers and top-of-the range fittings. Whilst the impressively large family bathroom boasts a designer Ashton and Bentley bath.
Outside there are private gardens, a BBQ and dining area for up to ten people, and a fabulously relaxing hot tub finishes it all off perfectly.
Onsite there are glorious facilities to discover - the indoor-heated pool with sauna and steam room is a welcome oasis all year round. Whilst the sheltered outdoor pool offers up glorious views throughout the summer months. There are also championship size tennis courts, a boules court and a basketball net. For little ones of varying sizes, there’s an indoor soft-cushion play area, table football, toy shed and a hand-carved adventure playground. And if that isn’t enough, there’s also 14 acres of grounds to explore.
The local area is truly stunning with plenty of gorgeous walks and beaches within easy striking distance. The pretty towns of Totnes and Dartmouth are just a short drive away - offering up a unique slice of Devon, they’re both definitely worth exploring. And for any foodies, you’ll be pleased to hear that you’re just ten miles from the award-winning organic restaurant, Riverford Field Kitchen.
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From previous guestsBased on 1 review
Beautiful! What a fabulous place to stay. When we walked in to the Retreat, it brought a smile to our faces and then wow! We had everything we needed on site. I have a very high sense of smell and apart from the freshness and freshly cleaned bedding I couldn’t smell anything else. Everything and I mean everything, was top quality. Beautiful bathrooms. The beds were so fresh with lovely bedding. My husband would sit in the communal hot tub and look out at the outstanding countryside and immaculate grounds of Gitcombe Estate. Would we go back again…..most definitely!
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Stayed January 2026
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